Former Police Headquarters, Exchange Street
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Former County Police Headquarters buildings, built in 1935-1939 in Neo-classical style.
Beyond 23a Walton Street, facing onto Exchange Street, are the former County Police Headquarters. Built in 1939 by C. H. Riley, the buildings are attractively detailed with overtures of Art Deco. Like the County Offices the former County Police Headquarters possess a character and flamboyance that qualify them as buildings of local note. This is a Building of Note within the Conservation Area of Aylesbury (B1).
Former County Police Headquarters by C H Riley, 1935. Next to his County Offices but slightly later and more Art Deco (B2).
Red and brown brick in flemish bond with reconstituted stone details beneath a grey slate roof. Front elevation is symetrical with seven bays. The outer two being in slightly wider projecting bays with raised central parapets. Main enrance in the left hand bay with a simple stone surround. This surround was mimicked on the right hand window bay which included the 1935 above. The three central windows are rounded with enlarged key stone. First floor windows are all multi-pane casement windows located immediately beneath the windows. REAR ELEVATION: Much simpler with concrete lintels and sill to the windows and no decorative features. Building extends north in a narrower single storey range accomodating former cells. High small barred windows, and an enclosed yard. (B3).
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Former County Police Headquarters buildings, built in 1935-1939 in Neo-classical style.
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